OCTOBER 10-12, 2025
Experience the best oceanside course on the West Coast
Come celebrate our 45th annual Royal Victoria Marathon October 10-12, 2025! Come take part in our marathon, half marathon, Westland Insurance 8K, Island Savings 5K, or Thrifty Foods Kids Run. Our beautiful course weaves through the quiet streets of Victoria and Oak Bay with stunning ocean views along the way. Our 5K and Thrifty Foods Kids Run take place on Saturday, October 11, starting and finishing at Willows Beach Park in Oak Bay. The Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K are on Sunday, October 12, starting and finishing in the heart of the Inner Harbour in downtown Victoria. Plus, we are a Boston qualifier as well as a World Athletics sanctioned event. We have been thrilled to see many runners reach their personal bests on our courses.
Our Journey
Marathon Runners
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Royal Victoria Marathon
For 31 years the Marathon was known as the Royal Victoria Marathon until 2010 when GoodLife Fitness acquired the title rights. In 2021, the event once again became known as the Royal Victoria Marathon. Long known as the “royalty of marathons” around the world, the Royal Victoria Marathon is organized by runners for runners.
Distances & Prices
Please note that the marathon, half marathon, 8K and 5K prices are capped. When the BLOCK NUMBER is reached, the prices will increase.
Please note: There are no refunds or deferrals allowed for 2025, though you are able to purchase insurance while registering. You can transfer your registration to another person up until October 3, 2025 at 9:00 am for an administrative fee.
Prices shown on the website may not be current. Race Roster will show the most current price and that price will be charged when checking out.
FREE Online Speaker Series
Keep inspired all year with our Virtual Speaker Series. These free talks feature renowned experts who share hard-won advice that will help you make the most out of your training. You can watch previous sessions and sign up for our next session today!
Darrell Fox with statue of his brother Terry Fox
Join us for our Fuel Up Buffet Dinner & Celebration
In 1980, Terry Fox started his Marathon of Hope. That same year, the Royal Victoria Marathon had its inaugural event.
Darrell Fox was on that historic Marathon of Hope with his brother and has continued to keep the dream strong, raising millions of dollars over the last 45 year for cancer research. He will be joining the event as the keynote speaker for the Fuel Up Buffet Dinner & Celebration on Saturday, October 11 at the Grand Pacific Hotel. Darrell will share his brother Terry’s motivation and strength, and will provide insights into his remarkable journey that will inspire you and get you race ready. Our emcee for the event will be Steve King.
Doors open at 5:45 and dinner at 6:30 pm. Registered runners can buy tickets directly through their Race Roster account. General public, please contact cathy@runvictoriamarathon.com to purchase tickets. Cost is $95 CDN.
“The Victoria Marathon was one of the best races I’ve ever attended! There was a sense of community that you just don’t see or feel in other big races. In Victoria, the whole city seemed to embrace the event, and the race totally embraced the environment. The overwhelming spirit of human accomplishment is front and centre in Victoria”
Kathrine Switzer, Marathon Woman
